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We are seeking a Service Manager to lead a high-performing countywide service supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs across Essex. In this key leadership role, you will oversee day-to-day service delivery, support and develop a skilled team, and work closely with commissioners and partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services that empower people to make and sustain positive change.
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity that makes a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Service Manager to lead a team to provide high quality services for individuals with multiple and complex needs. This can include mental health difficulties, problematic substance use, learning difficulties or any other need if left unmet is likely to increase the risk of reoffending. The support offered includes signposting, onward referrals, liaison with other professionals, advocating on people’s behalf as well as accompanying people to services.
As a Service Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of a highly performing, County Wide service that makes a tangible difference to the lives of those it works with. You will lead a team to develop evidence-based services aimed at empowering people to make and sustain positive change. You will have strategic oversight of the service and will liaise directly with the commissioners and partners across Essex to ensure the highest possible standards of services.
About you
To join us a Service Manager you will need:
- Experience of managing staff
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals who use the service.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with other professionals (health providers, the police, youth services, mental health & substance use organisations) and to maintain the excellent reputation of Phoenix Futures across Essex and beyond.
- Experience of working with people within a health/criminal justice/substance use or similar field
- The ability to report performance data and information to managers and commissioners
- The ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
- To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Service Manager, please get in touch or apply today.
Your Rewards
- Starting salary of £30,500 per annum, pro rata. with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £36,000 per annum, pro rata.
- Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families and communities.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
Our managers and leaders are guided by a shared set of qualities that shape how we work with colleagues, partners and the people we support. These are: BRAVE, HONEST, VISIBLE, VISIONARY, NURTURING and COLLABORATIVE. These qualities underpin our approach to inclusive leadership, accountability and compassionate practice across Phoenix Futures and support the development of a value aligned culture.
Interview Process
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives.

We are looking for more than an accountant!
Place Matters is a small, entrepreneurial charity punching above its weight.Yes you need be a qualified accountant who will “do” as well as “oversee” but we want you to also be part of our mission to enable community-led, place-based change to thrive. You will provide strategic and practical leadership across finance, organisational operations, risk, governance and compliance. We want you to contribute beyond your functional portfolio - support organisational strategy, planning, culture, partnerships and fundraising and translate Place Matters’ ambitions into deliverable and financially sustainable plans.
Please apply if you are someone colleagues and Trustees can trust to make sound decisions and if you are a team player - confident and with strong opinions, but low ego and collegiate. You need to have the ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty, remain calm under pressure, and stay solutions focused.
We'll conduct interviews on 22 and 23 October 2026.
To enable community-led, place-based change to thrive by strengthening communities, influencing funding, policy, and turning learning into action


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Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rays of Sunshine, recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, is looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our small, ambitious and collaborative team.
This is a varied part-time role at the heart of the organisation, working closely with the CEO to provide high-quality executive support and help coordinate governance, projects, organisational priorities and key operational activity.
You will be joining Rays of Sunshine at an exciting point in our development, with a clear focus on strengthening how we work, delivering our ambitions well and continuing to grow our impact for seriously ill children and their families.
This is much more than a traditional diary-management role. You will work closely with the CEO across a broad range of priorities, helping to create structure, maintain momentum and ensure important actions are followed through. The role will involve coordinating meetings, briefings and actions; supporting Committee and governance processes; helping to keep key organisational projects on track; and providing practical support across operational activity.
You will also play an important role in the wider rhythm of the organisation, helping to coordinate team meetings, collaborative sessions, away days, staff engagement activity and actions arising from staff feedback.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident working independently. You will need excellent judgement and absolute discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. You will be someone who can anticipate what is needed, take ownership of tasks through to completion and build strong relationships with colleagues, Trustees, advisers, partners and suppliers.
Our team is small, values-led and ambitious. We value collaboration, kindness, accountability and a willingness to get stuck in. Because of our size, everyone has a visible impact, and this role will suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of an organisation, understands how to keep things moving and takes pride in doing the small things exceptionally well.
Experience in governance or the charity sector would be helpful but is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with strong EA or senior coordination experience, excellent judgement and the ability to bring structure and pace to a busy environment.
At Rays of Sunshine, we brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families through magical wishes, hospital services and our wider Wish Community. This is an opportunity to use your skills in a role where the quality of your work will directly support the effectiveness and impact of the charity.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews held on a rolling basis on or before 8 October 2026. An immediate start is desirable, so early applications are encouraged.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
At 2makeit our vision is to be part of a criminal justice sector in which creativity plays a vital role in reducing the risk of reoffending.
Our mission is to help rehabilitate those with lived experience of the criminal justice sector via mentoring coupled with creative expression through programmes in music, art and writing.
We currently work in 5 prisons - support begins with activities to establish trust and confidence. We aim to develop a trusting relationship with participants to raise their self-esteem and confidence to prepare for release and continued through-the-gate support. In the community we deliver programmes in 5 locations in partnership with the NHS, HM Prison and Probation Service and other charities to improve the life chances for some of the most excluded and vulnerable individuals in society.
As CEO you’ll lead an organisation with a plan for growth: developing new projects in prisons and in the community alongside opportunities to showcase the work of the charity and its beneficiaries.
Position: CEO
Responsible to: Board of Trustees through the Chair of the Board
Location: Remote; SE England
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 28 days (not including bank holidays)
Job Purpose
Working closely with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will:
- Provide leadership and direction to the organisation in the development and achievement of its vision, mission and values
- Take overall responsibility for implementing the agreed strategies and achieving the business plans of the organisation, by effectively managing and developing the resources available to the organisation
- Represent the organisation externally by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior prison and probation managers, partners, networks, and other charities.
The post holder will be the lead senior executive with overall responsibility for the operation of the organisation.
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. In your letter of application please show how your experience and skills match the requirements of the role in the full job description and the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 29th October in Central London.
Closing date: 16th October 2026
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2makeit helps rehabilitate those with lived experience of the criminal justice sector by using creativity to inspire more positive lives.



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Who we are
Camphill Village Trust is a national charity that has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs for more than 70 years. Across our communities in England, we enable people to lead meaningful, independent and connected lives through high-quality, person-centred support, underpinned by a strong commitment to inclusion, community and opportunity.
Our communities are distinctive places. Alongside high-quality care and support, people have opportunities to develop skills, build relationships and participate in meaningful activities through our farms, gardens, workshops, cafés, shops and wider community partnerships. Our connection with nature, land and community remains an important part of who we are and our ambition for the future.
Camphill Village Trust has been through a significant period of organisational change and is now entering an important next chapter. We are building greater stability across the organisation while continuing to develop the quality, consistency and sustainability of our services.
As part of this next phase, we are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership for our core care and support services and help shape their future development.
About the role
As Director of Operations, you will have strategic responsibility for our care and support services and play a critical role within our Executive Team.
Supported living sits at the heart of Camphill Village Trust and this appointment will bring deep operational and social care expertise, ensuring we continue to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred services while developing a sustainable model for the future.
This is a significant leadership role with responsibility for a c.£20m budget and an experienced operational leadership team. You will provide strategic oversight of quality, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance, while working with colleagues to strengthen our approach to supported living and housing and ensure our services deliver meaningful outcomes for the people we support.
There is important transformation ahead. We need to continue strengthening quality and consistency, develop our operational and leadership capability, improve our understanding of service financial performance and ensure our structures and systems are fit for the future. We are also considering the future relationship between our housing and supported living provision and how our care and support model should evolve.
Our communities have experienced considerable change and they already have significant knowledge, commitment and capability. You will therefore take time to listen and understand before determining what needs to change, working alongside experienced colleagues and empowering leaders rather than imposing solutions.
You will also help us look ahead. We have ambitions to grow our impact and reach more people and you will develop strong relationships with commissioners and partners, understand emerging needs and opportunities and ensure future growth is both financially sustainable and consistent with the quality and values we expect.
This will be a highly visible role. We want our Executive leaders to understand our communities by spending meaningful time in them, meeting colleagues and the people we support, seeing our services first-hand and staying connected to the impact of the decisions we make.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an established senior social care leader with significant experience leading complex care and support services.
You may have worked within learning disability and autism services, supported living or another relevant area of adult social care. Exact sector experience matters less than a strong understanding of regulated care and support, quality, safeguarding and the realities of delivering sustainable services in a challenging commissioning environment.
You will understand what excellent support looks like and bring the credibility to provide assurance and constructive challenge at Executive and Board level. Experience of CQC-regulated services and a strong understanding of the responsibilities associated with the Nominated Individual role will be particularly important.
Alongside your technical expertise, you will bring strong commercial and financial judgement. You will understand service models, commissioning arrangements and financial performance and make difficult decisions when necessary, without ever losing sight of the impact those decisions have on people’s lives.
Your leadership style will matter just as much as your experience.
We are looking for someone calm, considered and resilient; a leader who listens, builds relationships and creates confidence during change. You will recognise that meaningful transformation takes time and have the patience to understand what is already working before deciding what needs to change.
You will be comfortable working through others, developing capable leaders and drawing on the expertise around you rather than needing to have all the answers yourself.
Above all, you will share our commitment to putting people at the heart of decision-making and be excited by the opportunity to spend time within our communities, understand what makes Camphill Village Trust distinctive and help us build outstanding, sustainable services for the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing and Communications Manager
Up to £40,000 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead and deliver marketing campaigns that will drive awareness of Rainbow Trust and support fundraising activity to strengthen our position as experts in children’s palliative care. This is a broad and exciting role which includes creating, developing and delivering the brand campaigns and communication strategies.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising and brand awareness campaigns that drive increased targeted engagement to showcase our work, build on our organisational strategy and deliver our fundraising ambition.
What we’re looking for:
An experienced marketing and communications manager – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others
Lively and enthusiastic – you are outgoing, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships
A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you work at a faster than average pace, delegating effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn
An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions. You will have experience in developing and delivering communication and media strategy
Applications will be particularly welcome from those in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a marketing, PR and communications background.
What we offer:
We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
· A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times’ basic pay.
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
· Time off in Lieu.
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack online.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.
Closing date: - 02 October 2026
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
For a detailed job description visit our website
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About The Role
Kingston Bereavement Support (KBS) is the only bereavement service in Kingston Upon Thames. We are a registered provider to local GPs and an organisational member of the Childhood Bereavement Network. We are organisational members of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and we work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
We are looking for a committed and passionate person who can work as part of small team to provide a professional, effective, and quality service, ensuring that equal opportunities are available for everyone.
The ideal candidate will be/have:
- Excellent leadership skills and be adept establishing and sustaining productive partnerships.
- Experience of managing experienced staff, including personal development and objective setting.
- Experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating service or organisation provision.
- Practical experience of operational functions, ideally including IT, finance and marketing.
Kingston Bereavement Support is a local charity established in 1988. We support children, young people, adults and families with bereavement.
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Finance & Contract Management Officer
Organisation: Gambling Harm UK, registered charity no. 1196538
Location: Home-based (UK), with occasional travel for team days
Hours: Two days a week (0.4 FTE, around 15 hours), worked flexibly across the week
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 a year full-time equivalent (£15,200 to £16,800 actual for two days a week), depending on experience. We are also open to a self-employed arrangement at an equivalent day rate.
Contract: Fixed term to 31 May 2028 (the end of our current OHID grant plus two months), with scope to extend if further funding is secured. Employed or self-employed, to suit the right candidate.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Start: November 2026, or as soon as possible after
Closing date: Monday 13 October 2026. We review applications as they arrive and may interview before the closing date, so please apply early.
Interviews: Week beginning 20 October 2026, on Microsoft Teams
About Gambling Harm UK
Gambling Harm UK (GHUK) is a lived-experience-led public health charity working to prevent and reduce gambling harm. Formerly Gambling Education Network, we are independent of the gambling industry and funded by public money, which we take seriously.
We are in Year 1 of a two-year national programme. Our two largest contracts are with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and NHS England, and we expect to add further contracts and grants as the charity grows. We are a small team where every role matters, and good financial management directly enables our mission.
The opportunity
This is a new post. You will be the person who keeps our finances accurate, our payments properly controlled, our contracts monitored and our funders confident that public money is being used well. You will report to the CEO, work day to day with the Director of Operations and our Bookkeeper, and have a direct line to the Treasurer and the Chair of our Audit & Risk Committee.
It is a hands-on role with real ownership of the numbers, the contracts and the controls. Two days a week is enough to do it well, and we are flexible about how those days are worked.
What you will do
Financial management and transactions
• Process payments, expenses and payroll runs through Apron, working within our dual-authorisation controls with the bank and our trustee authorisers
• Monitor bank accounts, cash flow and outstanding payments, and reconcile bank and Apron records with the Bookkeeper
• Monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances and emerging pressures early
• Support preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash-flow projections
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the CEO, Director of Operations, Trustees and committees
• Make sure all spend is authorised in line with delegated authority and our financial policies
Contract and grant management
• Maintain the central register of contracts, grants and key supplier arrangements
• Monitor contract values, spend, milestones, KPIs and renewal dates for OHID, NHS England and future funders
• Prepare and submit funder claims and financial reports accurately and on time
• Flag financial or contractual risks and make sure they are acted on
• Give the CEO and Director of Operations early warning of expiry and renewal dates
Bookkeeping assurance and controls
• Work with the Bookkeeper so every transaction is recorded and coded to the right fund, project or funder
• Monitor and report on restricted funds
• Maintain financial controls, procedures and audit trails, and support the annual independent examination
• Identify control weaknesses or irregularities and escalate them
Procurement and compliance
• Support procurement in line with our policies, including quotations and documentation
• Monitor supplier performance, spend and compliance
• Keep financial and contractual records complete, accurate and secure
• Support compliance with Charity Commission requirements and contribute to the risk register where finance or contract risks arise
What we are looking for
Essential
• Experience of financial administration, bookkeeping, management accounts or a similar finance role
• Experience of monitoring budgets and expenditure
• Good understanding of financial controls and procedures
• Experience of contract, grant or supplier management
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy
• Well organised, able to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and standard office systems
Desirable
• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation
• Knowledge of charity accounting, restricted funds and funder requirements
• Knowledge of Charity Commission requirements
• Experience of contract monitoring or commissioned services
• Experience of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, and of online payment or expenses platforms such as Apron
• A finance or accountancy qualification, or working towards one
Personal qualities
• Trustworthy, professionally discreet and methodical
• Proactive in spotting problems, risks and opportunities
• Comfortable challenging spend or processes where needed
• Collaborative, and able to work well with the CEO, Director of Operations, Bookkeeper, Trustees, funders and partners
• Committed to value for money and sound stewardship of charitable resources
• Committed to Gambling Harm UK’s values and our public health approach to preventing gambling harm
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJob. Your application should include:
• Your current CV
• A supporting statement of no more than two pages covering your motivation and how your experience meets the requirements of the role
• Whether you are looking for an employed or a self-employed arrangement (either is fine)
For an informal and confidential conversation before applying, please get in touch via our CharityJob listing.
Gambling Harm UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly from communities disproportionately affected by gambling harm.
Please include a supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining your motivation and how your experience meets the requirements of the role. Please also indicate whether you are looking for an employed or self-employed arrangement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dean Farm Trust is seeking an experienced and compassionate Sanctuary Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of our 32-acre animal sanctuary near Chepstow.
Home to 200 rescued animals, including pigs, cows, sheep, goats, equines and birds, Dean Farm Trust provides a home for life to animals in need. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with animal welfare at its heart.
The Sanctuary Operations Manager will lead our on-site team, working through our Team Leaders to ensure the Sanctuary operates safely, effectively and to the highest standards of animal welfare. The role will oversee staffing and rotas, volunteer development, recruitment and training, budgets and resources, facilities and maintenance, land and pasture management, health and safety, compliance, contractors, projects and the operational delivery of Sanctuary events and activities.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership and people-management experience who is confident managing a busy operational environment and developing both staff and volunteers. You will need to be organised, practical and able to balance the immediate demands of running a sanctuary with longer-term planning and improvement.
This is an important appointment for Dean Farm Trust as we strengthen our operational structure and build a sustainable future for the Sanctuary. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and Trustees while taking real ownership of Sanctuary operations and providing strong, consistent on-site leadership.
A genuine commitment to animal welfare and to the values of Dean Farm Trust is essential.
Please read our full Candidate Pack before applying. It includes the complete Job Description, information about Dean Farm Trust and further background on why we are recruiting for this role now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data Protection and Operations Manager
Help shape the operational excellence of a vibrant Diocese
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Protection and Operations Manager to lead and develop the operational services that support our mission and ministry across Sussex.
Position: Operations Manager
Location: Hove/Hybrid
Salary: £38,074 per annum (pro-rata FTE £47,592pa)
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexitime available)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th October 2026
Interview Date: Hove on 14th October 2026
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective management of Church House operations. Working closely with senior leaders across the Diocese, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, promoting excellent customer service and ensuring robust governance and compliance.
Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will provide leadership to a small team responsible for governance and central support services. You will oversee the smooth running of Church House, manage facilities and operational contracts, lead on health and safety, and act as the Diocese's Data Protection Officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop operational and support services across Church House
- Manage facilities, suppliers, contracts and operational budgets
- Act as Data Protection Officer and lead on GDPR compliance, including Subject Access Requests
- Oversee information governance, records management and organisational systems
- Maintain and develop business continuity and risk management processes
- Manage organisational policies and complaints administration
- Support the Diocese's digital development through Microsoft 365, automation and AI-enabled solutions
- Coordinate operational arrangements for major diocesan events and conferences
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
You will have:
- Experience of successfully leading and developing staff
- Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance
- Experience of information management, organisational systems or database administration
- Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management
- A track record of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 applications
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy and discretion
- You will be proactive, collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting the work and mission of the Church of England.
You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
What is on offer:
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
- Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
If you’re passionate about safer communities and want a role where your work has a direct and lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity. As Crimestoppers’ Regional Manager for our Eastern Region (Kent, Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk), you’ll play a pivotal part in helping protect the public, empowering local people, and supporting the agencies working to prevent and solve crime.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Regional Manager to represent Crimestoppers across the area. You’ll work closely with law enforcement and community partners to design and deliver meaningful crime‑prevention campaigns, while also coordinating cross‑border and national initiatives with organisations such as ROCUs and the NCA. You’ll empower local volunteer committees to thrive, act as a spokespeople for Crimestoppers in local and regional media, and drive funding opportunities that help expand our impact.
This role variety, and the chance to genuinely make a difference. We’re seeking someone with strong project and budget management skills, confidence under pressure, and the ability to build strategic relationships. Experience in or significant knowledge of the voluntary sector, media campaigning, or policing practice would be an advantage. If you’re committed to community safety and excited by the challenge of influencing real change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please read the full job pack before before submitting your CV and a covering letter.
FTC until March 2029 | Full time | Home based - travel required | £39,993 + £8,400 car allowance | DBS required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced and highly organised operations professional who enjoys making sure an organisation runs smoothly?
We are looking for a Business Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our day-to-day operations. This is an important role within our charity, responsible for ensuring our staff, volunteers and trustees have the effective systems, support and working environment they need to deliver the best possible services for the people we serve.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior managers, you will lead operational activity across:
- office and business support;
- finance and HR administration;
- facilities and building management;
- governance and organisational compliance;
- health and safety;
- the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
You will manage and develop the Business Support Team, coordinate operational priorities, and help ensure our organisation remains safe, efficient, welcoming, and well organised.
About you
You will have experience of managing office or business operations within a charity, public-sector organisation or a similar working environment. You will also bring:
- experience of leading an administrative or business support team;
- knowledge of finance and HR administration;
- experience of facilities or premises management;
- an understanding of GDPR, health and safety and organisational compliance;
- excellent planning and organisational skills;
- the ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure;
- confidence in using Microsoft 365 and organisational databases; and
- a practical approach to improving systems and ways of working.
A relevant Level 5 qualification or degree would be welcomed, but we also value equivalent knowledge and experience.
Experience within a Parent Carer Forum, SEND organisation, charity or community organisation would be an advantage, although it is not essential.
Most importantly, you will be approachable, collaborative and committed to creating an inclusive organisation that provides an excellent experience for staff, volunteers, families and partners.
What we offer
We want our people to feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. As part of our team, you will receive:
- Generous annual leave – statutory minimum holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days’ paid annual leave each year. For someone working five days per week, this is 33 days’ paid leave per year, including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
- Workplace pension – eligible employees will be enrolled into our NEST workplace pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to the Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for your health and wellbeing.
- Support and development – regular supervision alongside opportunities for learning and development.
- An inclusive and supportive workplace – where different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking are welcomed and valued.
You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of an organisation working to make a meaningful difference to the people and communities we support.
How to apply
Please submit an application form explaining how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 21st September 2026 at 9:00 am
Interview date: w/c 28th September 2026
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check and satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operation Manager - Fitness to Practise (2 year fixed term)
The role
We're looking for Operational Managers to work in our Triage, Investigation, and Legal teams. The teams assess and investigate complaints and concerns we receive that might call a registrant's fitness to practise into question.
The Operational Manager will play a leading role in public protection by:
- Working within our statutory powers and making sure the team delivers its work on time and to a high standard, including managing workloads, following guidance and processes, and meeting quality measures
- To provide effective and inclusive management and leadership to a team by supporting their personal development and helping to develop their skills and knowledge
- Making fair, well‑reasoned decisions on operational, casework, people and resource matters.
The person
Applicants must demonstrate their previous experience of managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment and must be able to apply established policies, guidance, and procedures. You need to have excellent analytical skills and be able to produce well written decisions, which are well-reasoned and clearly explain how and why decisions are reached. You must be able to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload and the ability to manage your own time is essential.
You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake and the essential skills required for the role in the job description.
Successful candidates will be required to attend face-to-face induction at the start of your role, in our Manchester office. Annual leave will not be permitted during this period, unless in exceptional circumstances and with prior approval. The current office attendance requirement is a minimum of two days per month (subject to change).
We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.
GMC benefits
You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:
- 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
- A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
- Private medical insurance
- Bike lockers and shower facilities
To find out more please
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, providing examples where possible.
Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.
Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.
We will let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application.
About the GMC
We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support its principles. However, please note that although we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Disability Confident interview scheme will not be applied for this role on this occasion.
The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)
Operation Manager - Fitness to Practise (2 year fixed term)
The role
We're looking for Operational Managers to work in our Triage, Investigation, and Legal teams. The teams assess and investigate complaints and concerns we receive that might call a registrant's fitness to practise into question.
The Operational Manager will play a leading role in public protection by:
- Working within our statutory powers and making sure the team delivers its work on time and to a high standard, including managing workloads, following guidance and processes, and meeting quality measures
- To provide effective and inclusive management and leadership to a team by supporting their personal development and helping to develop their skills and knowledge
- Making fair, well‑reasoned decisions on operational, casework, people and resource matters.
The person
Applicants must demonstrate their previous experience of managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment and must be able to apply established policies, guidance, and procedures. You need to have excellent analytical skills and be able to produce well written decisions, which are well-reasoned and clearly explain how and why decisions are reached. You must be able to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload and the ability to manage your own time is essential.
You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake and the essential skills required for the role in the job description.
Successful candidates will be required to attend face-to-face induction at the start of your role, in our Manchester office. Annual leave will not be permitted during this period, unless in exceptional circumstances and with prior approval. The current office attendance requirement is a minimum of two days per month (subject to change).
We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.
GMC benefits
You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:
- 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
- A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
- Private medical insurance
- Bike lockers and shower facilities
To find out more please
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, providing examples where possible.
Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.
Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.
We will let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application.
About the GMC
We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support its principles. However, please note that although we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Disability Confident interview scheme will not be applied for this role on this occasion.
The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)


